🚀 Start Your Journey in the Automotive Industry
GearUP Auto Careers is an industry-led initiative powered by Mechanic.com.au, helping tackle Australia’s automotive skills shortage by connecting future talent with real career opportunities.
The automotive world is evolving and it's full of exciting, future-focused career paths for people just like you.Whether you're a school leaver, a hands-on problem solver, or someone ready for a fresh start, the auto industry is ready for you.
đź“Ť Just Met Us at an Expo? Welcome!
GearUP is touring careers expos across Australia to help inspire the next generation of automotive talent.You may have just:
âś… Changed a tyre on our Tesla
âś… Met someone who inspired you
✅ Grabbed one of our flyersNow it’s time to take the next step. Let’s make your interest in automotive a real career path.
👋 So, What’s GearUP?
GearUP Auto Careers by Mechanic.com.au is a national initiative designed to help strengthen the future of Australia’s automotive workforce.We’re working to:
âś… Inspire the next generation of talent
âś… Change perceptions around automotive careers
âś… Connect emerging workers with industry opportunities
âś… Help industry build stronger long-term workforce pathwaysThrough career expos, digital media, real-world storytelling, and industry collaboration, GearUP is helping more Australians discover the opportunities within the automotive industry.
🛠️ Explore Career Paths
Think automotive careers are just oil changes and dirty overalls? Think again.Today’s automotive industry spans technology, diagnostics, EVs, customer experience, leadership, logistics, motorsport and much more.Explore the different career pathways helping shape the future of Australia’s automotive industry.
🎥 Hear From Real People
“I never thought I'd be this passionate about my work — every day is different, and I’m always learning something new.”
Tyler, 2nd Year ApprenticeReal stories from apprentices, technicians, workshop leaders and industry professionals across Australia.
🔍 Discover where you might fit within the automotive industry
Not sure where you fit in? Whatever you're into, theres a path!Take our quick Career Suitability Assessment to find roles that match your strengths and interests.
đź’Ľ Employers of Choice
GearUP works alongside workshops, employers and industry partners across Australia to help connect emerging talent with real career opportunities and pathways within the automotive industry.Connect with employers and industry organisations helping shape the future of Australia’s automotive industry.
🔧 Want to help shape the future of Australia’s automotive workforce?
GearUP Auto Careers is an industry-led initiative bringing together employers, workshops, brands, training organisations and industry leaders to help strengthen long-term automotive career pathways across Australia.Through careers expos, digital media, industry storytelling and community engagement, GearUP is helping inspire the next generation while supporting stronger connections between future talent and the automotive industry.
We’re proud to be driving an industry-wide effort to support and grow Australia’s automotive workforce.
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